The NELUNE Foundation Write for Life Competition The Sunday Telegraph is the country's most inspirational writing competition.

The NSW-based competition is aimed at raising awareness for the NELUNE Foundation and the services it provides.

The NELUNE Foundation is a not-for-profit charity that helps patients fight cancer with dignity by providing practical support, assistance and care for public hospital and underprivileged cancer patients in the community.

More than 1700 entries were received in the inaugural 2010 competition which encouraged budding writers, published authors and people, simply with an inspiring story to share, to capture the essence of this year's theme - 'Generosity of Spirit'. Generosity can come in many forms including physical, emotional, financial and spiritual - an inner commitment, strength and approach to life..

The adults' winner (16 years and over) for articles of a maximum 800 words was judged by bestselling Australian author, Matthew Reilly, who has sold in excess of 3.5 million copies of his books worldwide. The winner receives a signed copy of Mr Reilly's book, 'The Five Greatest Warriors'.

The children's winner (up to 16 years) for articles of a maximum 400 words was judged by the Hon. Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia and recent children's story book author. The winner and two runners up each receive a signed copy of Mr Rudd's book, 'Jasper & Abby And The Great Australia Day Kerfuffle'.

Winners of the 2010 NELUNE Foundation Write for Life Competition The Sunday Telegraph

Todd Hogan in the Adult's category for his entry, 'Generosity of Spirit'.
Click here for Todd’s winning entry.

Tara Walsh in the Children's category for her entry, 'Guardian Angel'.
Click here for Tara’s winning entry.

Winning entries were announced in The Sunday Telegraph 9 May 2010.
Click here for Write For Life article.

The NELUNE Foundation congratulates Todd Hogan and Tara Walsh on their win and wishes to thank The Sunday Telegraph for staging Write for Life, Hon. Kevin Rudd and Matthew Reilly for judging the entries, everyone who shared heartfelt experiences through their entries and friends of the Foundation who supported the competition.